I went to the Naturally Curly Pool party 2011 with my niece this summer. Can you find me?
Friday, September 16, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
"I'm A African"
Don't even think about correcting my grammar, I said it right the first time.
I went to see a show titled The Rap Guide to Evolution by Baba Brinkman. Through the lyrics of "I'm a African" by rap group Dead Prez, Baba reminds us that we are all brothers and sisters.
Here is the original song by Dead Prez:
This show is funny, insightful and thought provoking. I was extremely impressed by Baba's way of teaching through rap, who knew that you could learn so much through this genre of music. I wish Professors would use this method of teaching through the art of rap music, I bet the # of successful people would increase in volumes.
If you are in the New York City area go check out the show you won't regret it.
I went to see a show titled The Rap Guide to Evolution by Baba Brinkman. Through the lyrics of "I'm a African" by rap group Dead Prez, Baba reminds us that we are all brothers and sisters.
Here is the original song by Dead Prez:
Baba Brinkman's version of I'm A African:
Some of the topics discussed throughout the show range from teenage pregnancy, homosexuality, the inequalities in wealth fortune as well as evolution. This show is funny, insightful and thought provoking. I was extremely impressed by Baba's way of teaching through rap, who knew that you could learn so much through this genre of music. I wish Professors would use this method of teaching through the art of rap music, I bet the # of successful people would increase in volumes.
If you are in the New York City area go check out the show you won't regret it.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The Homie's 25th Birthday Celebration!
We went out to celebrate the homie's 25th birthday and had a splendid time.
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| Cake by TamAshcakes |
Good times with beautiful ladies:
Good times like this shouldn't happen only on birthdays!
A little White girl's desire to be "brown" like Beyonce
Curly Nikki Natural Hair Styles and Curly Hair Care: Standard of Beauty Double Standard?: By: Dr. Phoenyx Austin
This is a great topic that was posted onto Curly Nikki's website that sparked a HUGE debate. The clip showcased a little White girl who expressed her desire of wanting to have brown skin like Beyonce. Is it a double standard? Yes, because if it was a little Black girl expressing the desire wanting to be White, people in the Black community would definitely be upset.
However, many people found this particular instance to be "cute" because the idea of a little White girl wanting to be Black is uncommon and unheard of. Many were delighted because for so many years the shoe has been on the other foot; little Black girls dealing with this complex by wanting to look more like White girls.
What people need to remember is the time frames in which we grew up, in comparison to the times that this little girl is growing up, things are a little different now. For us, all of the standards of beauty that were broadcasted all over the television and in the magazines embodied and gave praise to the features of a White person which, automatically equated to beauty.
Back then, the display of a Black woman never really had the same effect in terms of beauty because, a Black woman was most likely displayed in a negative light throughout the media. In addition, finding a decent Black doll was like searching for a needle in a haystack. These days there are more Black women displayed on the television in a more positive light, and a decent black doll is easier to find.
It is refreshing to finally see another race embracing the beauty of the Black race. I say kudos to her mother for not trying to dissuade her daughter from liking what she likes, just as long as the little girl does not grow up hating herself or her race, I do not see anything wrong with this.
This is a great topic that was posted onto Curly Nikki's website that sparked a HUGE debate. The clip showcased a little White girl who expressed her desire of wanting to have brown skin like Beyonce. Is it a double standard? Yes, because if it was a little Black girl expressing the desire wanting to be White, people in the Black community would definitely be upset.
However, many people found this particular instance to be "cute" because the idea of a little White girl wanting to be Black is uncommon and unheard of. Many were delighted because for so many years the shoe has been on the other foot; little Black girls dealing with this complex by wanting to look more like White girls.
What people need to remember is the time frames in which we grew up, in comparison to the times that this little girl is growing up, things are a little different now. For us, all of the standards of beauty that were broadcasted all over the television and in the magazines embodied and gave praise to the features of a White person which, automatically equated to beauty.
Back then, the display of a Black woman never really had the same effect in terms of beauty because, a Black woman was most likely displayed in a negative light throughout the media. In addition, finding a decent Black doll was like searching for a needle in a haystack. These days there are more Black women displayed on the television in a more positive light, and a decent black doll is easier to find.
It is refreshing to finally see another race embracing the beauty of the Black race. I say kudos to her mother for not trying to dissuade her daughter from liking what she likes, just as long as the little girl does not grow up hating herself or her race, I do not see anything wrong with this.
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